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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 93.71 and 55.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 93.71 and 55.95 is: 83.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 93.71 = 55.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/93.71 = 55.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 93.71 × 55.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 5,242.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242.79/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.54

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